In the Footsteps of Jesus & Jordan 2017 Holy Land Tour to Israel and Jordan 12 DAYS CHRISTIAN JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME TO THE LAND OF THE BIBLE COMPLETE LAND PACKAGE WITH YOUR CHOICE OF 5 STAR OR 4 STAR HOTELS FROM $2,282
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Overview
Join us on our twelve day signature Holy Land tour and experience the life and time of Jesus in Israel and continue to Jordan the Valley of Moses. On this extraordinary journey you’ll visit the Galilee and sail on a boat ride as the disciples did on the Sea of Galilee, visit Capernaum- referred as Jesus “own town,” stand on the Mount of Beatitudes and imagine listening to Jesus give the Sermon on the Mount. Travel to the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, and experience Jerusalem the Holy City chosen by God. Walk the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, stand at the Mount of Olives, where it’s written Jesus ascended in to heaven. Continue on to the Valley of Moses where you can stand on Mount Nebo and looked upon The Promise Land as Moses once did. See one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the ancient capital of the Nabateans the Rose City of Petra. This and more join us on a experience of a lifetime you’ll never forget.
Tour Includes:
12 Days / 9 Nights Fully Escorted Christian Group Tour of Israel Tour departs Saturday and arrives Sunday in Tel Aviv Israel Join our Signature Designed Christian Tour to Israel & Jordan Operated by Us Small Group Guaranteed Touring All Day Every Day (some companies only tour half day) 9 Nights stay in 5 Star Deluxe Hotel or 4 Star First Class Hotel Accommodations Boat ride sailing on the Sea of Galilee Stay one night in the Dead Sea Resort area Stay one night in Petra Daily Buffet Breakfast in Israel and Jordan A Special St. Peter’s Fish Lunch in the Galilee Daily Buffet Dinner in Israel English speaking Tour Guides that know the Bible and Christian sites and teachings Professional Tour Guide (Certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism for the Israel portion of tour) Professional Tour Guide (Certified by the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism for the Jordan portion of tour) NO ADDED FEES FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT www.holylandtourstravel.com
Itinerary
Travel with us on a journey of a lifetime on the Footsteps of Christ Holy Land Tour offering the most complete itinerary to the Holy Land focusing on the life and times of Jesus. Our professional guides are government certified- whom know the Bible, Christian sites and teachings.
Day 1 | Saturday
Begin your Holy Land tour of a Lifetime and depart on your way to Israel, The Land of the Bible. Day 2 | Sunday Tel Aviv Welcome to the land of Israel for your Holy Land tour. On arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport our airport representatives will meet and assist you. Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv – Israel’s largest and modern city and nearby Jaffa. Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight rest from your flight. Your hotel is located conveniently close to the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, and close to Tel Aviv lively city center with shopping, family attractions, and the popular promendade sidewalk with outdoor stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. Time permitting, visit the artistic neighborhood of Neve Tzedek. Overnight Tel Aviv- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner. Day 3 | Monday From Tel Aviv/Jaffa to the Sea of Galilee, Mediterranean coast and the Valley of Armageddon Caesarea / Mt. Carmel / Megiddo / Nazareth/ Sea of Galilee / Tiberias In the morning visit to the Old Town Jaffa, walk through the narrow passages of Old Jaffa, believed to be the oldest port city in the world and where cedars from Lebanon arrived to build Solomon’s Temple (2 Chronicles 2:16). See St. Peter’s Church and take a spectacular view of Tel Aviv shoreline from Jaffa Hilltop. Peter came to Jaffa (Joppa) from Lydda to raise Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead (Acts 9:36-43 ). While in Jaffa, the apostle stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner. St. Peter’s Church marks the traditional site of Peter’s vision of the Great Sheet (Acts 10:9-16). Depart Tel Aviv driving north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Maritima (Acts 9:30 Acts 10:24-48) which was the center of early Christians, and capital of Judea under the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Roman theatre and aqueduct. This is where Paul made his defense before Festus and King Agrippa prior to his final journey to Rome (Acts 25-26). We’ll stop at Mount Carmel (Muchraka), where Elijah issued his challenge to the False Prophets (1 Kings 18:16-24). We continue and enjoy a breath taking panoramic view of Haifa Bay and the Western Galilee region. Continue to Megiddo (Joshua 12:21, 1 Kings 9:15, 2 Kings 23:29 & Revelation 16:16), identified as the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16), see the remains from Solomon’s days, view the site where the Battle of Armageddon will be fought (Revelation 16:14-16). Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, including the well preserved water supply system. Continue along the Jezerel Valley to visit the town of Nazareth (Luke 1:26, Luke 4:16, Luke 4:29 & Matthew 2:23). We’ll take a beautiful view from the top of Mt. Precipice, also known as Mount of Precipitation, or Mount of the Leap of the Lord. It’s believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:29 Luke 4:30), continue to the Church of Annunciation if time permits, and we’ll drive to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first public miracle, the turning of water into wine at the wedding feast (John 2:1 John 2:11), and the Lower Galilee region to the beautiful Sea of Galilee to the town of Tiberias. The hotels situated right on town’s
center and the shores of the Sea of Galilee make it possible to walk along the shores of the lake and explore the town of Tiberias. Overnight Sea of Galilee- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 4 | Tuesday
Sea of Galilee, the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights Sail on the Sea of Galilee / Jesus Boat /Golan Heights / Upper Galilee / Caesarea Philippi / St. Peter Fish Lunch / Yardenit We begin by boarding a wooden boat and sail on as the disciples did 2,000 years ago on the Sea of Galilee where the Lord calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25), and where he made one of the most dramatic miracles, walking on water (Mark 6:47-52). It was along the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus appeared for a third time after being raised from the dead, and asked his disciples to throw their net to the right side of the boat and caught many fish, and where the Lord made the disciples breakfast (John 21). We’ll dock at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar and visit the “Ancient Jesus Boat” the remains of a 2,000 years old boat that was discovered in 1986. This boat was used at the time of Jesus and his disciples. We will drive to the beautiful Golan Heights. Visit Banias- ancient Ceasarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13 and Mark 8:27) where Jesus said “On this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18). Continue to the Hula Valley and the Upper Galilee, returning to the Sea of Galilee and visit the baptismal site of Yardenit on the Jordan River, where believers celebrate and some take the opportunity to submerge themselves in the same waters where the Holy Spirit descended like a dove from heaven, when John the Baptist baptized Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17). Overnight Sea of Galilee– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner. Day 5 | Wednesday Jesus early Ministry along the Sea of Galilee, Jordan River Mount of Beatitudes / Tabgha / Capernaum / Beit She’an / Dead Sea Today we visit early Jesus Ministry around the Sea of Galilee, visiting Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 8) where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, see the famous Church of the Beatitudes chapel, constructed between 1936 and 1938 by the noted architect Antonio Barluzzi
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Itinerary and enjoy the view. Visit Tabgha- the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matthew 13, Mark 33, Mark 45, & John 21), Church of Multiplication with its 4th Century Mosaic floor, Capernaum (Matthew 4:13, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 17:24, Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46 John 4:54) where is believed to have been Jesus’ home and the center of his ministry, here we can stand in what is left of the synagogue in which Jesus ministered, and where he preformed many miracles, and it’s in Capernaum where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed (Luke 4:38-40). Drive through the Valley of Beit She’an to the ancient city of Beit She’an (Mark 5:20, Mark 7:31), view the archeological site. It was here that after defeating Saul and his sons on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beth Shean (2 Samuel 21:12-14), continue through the Jordan Valley past the city of Jericho and arrive to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Check in at the hotel located at the shores of the Dead Sea, enjoy optional spa treatments, float on the salty water of the Dead Sea or enjoy a swim in your hotel pool. Overnight Sea of Galilee- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
ane / Western Wall tunnels (Kotel Tunnels) / Pool of Bethesda / Church of Holy Sepulcher / Via Dolorosa / Christian Quarter From the top of Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (acts 1) we will have a view across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the prince of Peace will enter (Ezekiel 44). We pass by Pater Noster Church and visit Dominus Flevit where “The Lord wept” as he beheld the Holy City (Luke 19:41-44). Through Palm Sunday Road proceed down to the Gethsemane (Mark 14:32, John 18:1 & Matthew 26:36) where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Christ. In the Garden of Gethsemane the place that Jesus prays (Luke 22:39) and his disciples customarily visited, which allowed Judas to find him on that fateful night of his arrest (Luke 22:47-52). It’s in Gethsemane where an angel from heaven appears to strenghen Jesus (Luke 22:43) and where he found his disciples sleeping and awakes them and tells them to get up and pray (Luke 22:46). Then to the Western Wall- The holiest site in Judaism and one of the original walls that retained the Temple. We will visit the Western Wall Tunnels running along the base of the Western Wall which lead’s us through the Second Temple era and reveal the amazing construction of the Temple Mount water supply and Roman street where our Lord was led to judgment. Continue to St. Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus performed the famous miracle of healing of the paralytic (John 5). We will walk the Stations of the Cross- the Via Dolorosa including Station 2 Judgment Hall of Pilate (John 18:33), located at the Church of the Flagellation and Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross, all the way to the final Station 14 inside Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matthew 27, Matthew 33:57, Matthew 28:10). In the afternoon you will enjoy time to shop the colorful bazaars (markets). We’ll join the prayer at the Western Wall and after return to the Hotel for Shabbat Dinner. Overnight Jerusalem– including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 6 | Thursday
Dead Sea, Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jerusalem Today on your Holy Land tour visit the 1500 feet mountaintop fortress of Masada famous for being the last stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Romans. We will ascend to Masada by cable car and discover the first century Synagogue, King Herod’s Bathhouse and other sites atop of Masada. Descend and continue to the oasis of Ein Gedi, where David hid in a cave when running from Saul (1 Samuel 23), it was here that David composed several of his Psalms. Next visit to Qumran where a cache of ancient biblical texts the Dead Sea Scroll’s were discovered in 1947. Continue to the Golden City of Jerusalem and proceed to a panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mt. Scopus and take time for prayer. Continue to the hotel conveniently located within walking distance from the Old City Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner. Day 7 | Friday Old Jerusalem, Temple Mount in Jesus times Mount of Olives / Kidron Valley / Garden of Gethsem-
Day 8 | Saturday
Jerusalem Old and New City Mt. Zion / Upper Room / King David Tomb / Jewish Quarter / Ein Kerem / Bethlehem / Church of the Visitation/Church of the Nativity / Shepherd’s Field / Garden Tomb We begin the day going to Mt. Zion, visit the Upper room
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Itinerary
(Luke 22), Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb, and walk through the Jewish Quarter. Drive through the New City and pass the Knesset (Israel Parliament) and continue to Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80), the one to announce the coming of the Lord (Isaiah 40:3). Visit the Church of the Visitation which commemorates the visit made by Mary the mother of Jesus’, to Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:39-56), then continue to Bethlehem where Joseph traveled there (Luke 2:1-7) with Mary whom was pregnant, and where Jesus was born (Matthew 2:1-5), and visit the Church of the Nativity. Proceed to see the Shepherd’s Field where an angel appeared to announce the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:8-20). In the afternoon visit The Garden Tomb, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15, Luke 24:6-7, Mark 16:5-7) with a time for prayer. Enjoy a evening farewell dinner at the hotel. Overnight Jerusalem- including Full Buffet Breakfast and Dinner. Day 9 | Sunday Sh. Hussein Bridge or (Allenby Bridge) Jerash - Amman Drive from Jerusalem to the border crossing procedures to enter Jordan. Proceed to Jerash - city of the Decapolis, located about 45Km North of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad, visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths and the hill of the top Temple etc. Then drive to Amman for a city tour of the Jordanian Capital. Overnight Amman- including Full Buffet Breakfast. Border Crossing not Included: Crossing Israel Border tax currently US $35.00 and Jordan exit Boarder to Israel currently - US $16.00 (taxes subject to change without notice).
Day 10 | Monday
Amman / Petra After early breakfast, leave the hotel and travel south on the road to Wadi Musa. Then on horseback to the “Siq” (canyon) and then on foot to Petra known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city (Isaiah 2:10), the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd century B.C. to 2nd Century A.D. Carved by the Nabataeans out of solid rock, Petra was forgotten for hundreds of years until it was rediscovered in 1812. At the entrance to Petra travelers are offered the option to ride a horse for 800m - from the visitor center to the entrance of the dramatic “Siq” (canyon). From the entrance to the Siq there is a 1,250 meters walk to the 1st monument “The treasury”. During the Exodus, Moses and the Israelit-
es passed through the Petra area in Edom. Local tradition says that the spring at Wadi Musa (Valley of Moses), just outside Petra, is the place where Moses struck the rock and brought forth water (Numbers 20:10-11). Visit the most interesting monuments, such as the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar, (Al Madhbah) from this point you can view the whole of the rock city, then back to Wadi Musa village.hop the colorful bazaars (markets). Overnight Petra– including Full Buffet Breakfast. Day 11 | Tuesday Amman / Madaba / Mount Nebo / Tel Aviv / Ben Gurion Airport Check out of your hotel and drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land and ruins of historical sites. In Madaba its written in the scriptures that “the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab” (Deuteronomy 34:5). Continue about 10Kms. to Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34). From there the Lord showed Moses all the land of Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, the South, and the plain of the Valley of Jericho, the city of Palm Trees (Jericho), as far as Zoar, and this is where the Lord said to Moses, “This is the land of which I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “I will give it to your descendants.” We continue and visit the remains of a Byzantine church with a mosaic floor at Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, and then drive to the border crossing to Israel and end your tour in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. Pick-up for transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport 4 hours prior to flight departure back home. Note: The drive from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion International Airport or Sdeh Dov Domestic Airport in Tel Aviv is about 50 to 60 minutes. International flights require that you check-in at least 3 hours prior to your flight departure time. PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTRA TRANSFER CHARGES ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ANY TIME AND ANY DAY.
Day 12
Arrive this morning and start planing your next memorable trip to the Holy Land with Israel Tourism Consultants. Note: If your flight departs in the morning you will arrive back in America the same day of your departure. If flight departs in the night you will arrive back to America the following day of your departure.
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Rates
2017 NOW ON SALE - Save up to 500 per person on our signature Footsteps of Christ & Jordan combination tour. We offer the best value with no hidden fees or added fees on credit cards and guarantee a small group experience of 14-39 people only. Categories & Hotels available on tour.
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(A) 5 Star Deluxe Hotels │
(B) 4 Star First Class Hotels │
Tel Aviv
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Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel
Grand Beach Tel Aviv Hotel
Sea of Galilee
2
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias
Leonardo Club Hotel Tiberias
Dead Sea
1
Daniel Dead Sea Hotel
Daniel Dead Sea Hotel
Jerusalem
3
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem
Grand Court Jerusalem Hotel
Amman
1
Regency Palace Amman Hotel
Grand Palace Amman
Petra
1
Petra Marriott Hotel
Petra Panorama Hotel
Prices are land package prices based on double occupancy and are per person in U.S. dollars inclusive of all taxes. Rates published are subject to change without notice.
Tour Departure
Tour Return
(A) 5 Star Deluxe In Double
(A) 5 Star Deluxe In Single
(B) 4 Star First Class In Double
(B) 4 Star First Class In Single
Jan 21, 2017 Jan 31, 2017
2524.00
3575.00
2262.00
2895.00
Feb 11, 2017 Feb 21, 2017
2524.00
3575.00
2262.00
2895.00
Feb 25, 2017 Mar 07, 2017
2562.00
3620.00
2302.00
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Mar 11, 2017 Mar 21, 2017
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3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Mar 25, 2017 Apr 04, 2017
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3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Apr 15, 2017
Apr 25, 2017
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3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Apr 22, 2017
May 02, 2017
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3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Apr 29, 2017
May 09, 2017
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3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
May 13, 2017 May 23, 2017
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2915.00
May 27, 2017 Jan 06, 2017
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Jun 10, 2017 Jun 20, 2017
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Jun 24, 2017 Jul 04, 2017
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Jul 01, 2017
Jul 11, 2017
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3605.00
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Jul 15, 2017
Jul 25, 2017
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3605.00
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Jul 29, 2017
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Aug 12, 2017 Aug 22, 2017
2634.00
3725.00
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3115.00
Aug 26, 2017 Sep 05, 2017
2634.00
3725.00
2402.00
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Sep 09, 2017 Sep 19 2017
2554.00
3605.00
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Oct 14, 2017
Oct 24, 2017
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Oct 21, 2017
Oct 31, 2017
2617.00
3683.00
2324.00
2961.00
Nov 04, 2017 Nov 14, 2017
2554.00
3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Nov 11, 2017 Nov 21, 2017
2554.00
3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Nov 18, 2017 Nov 28, 2017
2554.00
3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Nov 25, 2017 Dec 05, 2017
2554.00
3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Dec 09, 2017 Dec 19, 2017
2554.00
3605.00
2282.00
2915.00
Jan 20, 2018 Jan 30, 2018
2554.00
3605.00
2282.00
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Hotels
We’re proud to offer 5 star, and 4 star first class hotels- all carefully inspected by one of our holy land tour specialists, each providing superior amenities combined with privileged locations; whether it’s on the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, along the Sea of Galilee, the shores of the Dead Sea- where you can swim and float, the ideal location near the Old City Jerusalem or near one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Petra Jordan you’ll find we offer the best value hotels during a trip to the Holy Land.
(A) 5 Star Deluxe Hotels │ Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel │
Petra Marriott Hotel │
The Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotels offers 338 rooms and has a privileged location directly on the beach of the Mediterranean Sea and within easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. The extraordinary service & attention to detail will make your holy land trip a wonderful experience.
Embracing traditional hospitality and overlooking Jordan’s timeless wonder, the Petra Marriott Hotel offers anticipatory & traditional service designed to exceed all expectations. The hotel is a haven for comfort and luxury. Almost all the spacious rooms have spectacular views of the valley.
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias │
Regency Palace Amman Hotel │
The Leonardo Plaza Hotel Tiberias offers an amazing location in the heart of Tiberias, facing the promenade and overlooking the famous Sea of Galilee and nearby to the Tiberias shopping center. The hotel provides 258 comfortable rooms with balcony.
The indoor rooftop pool of Regency Palace offers a panoramic view of Amman. The hotel is ideally located near the city center. Guests can enjoy the rich buffets at Al Madafa restaurant with Jordanian Cuisine, and Polynesian cuisine at Trader Vic’s Restaurant, and at the bar you will find Cuban music and fine wines.
Daniel Dead Sea Hotel │ Daniel Dead Sea Hotel is a luxurious 5 star property conveniently located only 6.2 mi from the centre of Dead Sea. The hotel boasts 302 fully equipped bedrooms. Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel’s 3 dining establishments plus a café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service.
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem │ The Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem offers 397 elegant rooms with high standard facilities, as well as free international phone calls with a prime location only 10-minutes from the Old City. 2 restaurants with Israeli and international styles spoil you with excellent dishes.
Daniel Dead Sea Hotel
(B) 4 Star First Class Hotels │ Grand Beach Tel Aviv Hotel │
Petra Marriott Hotel │
Located in a prime location in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Grand Beach Hotel offers 212 spacious rooms with a stylish urban design. Enjoy the warm beaches of Tel Aviv, only a few minutes away from the exciting Carmel Market, prestige restaurants and cafes, leading clubs and bars, shopping and cultural centers.
Embracing traditional hospitality and overlooking Jordan’s timeless wonder, the Petra Marriott Hotel offers anticipatory & traditional service designed to exceed all expectations. The hotel is a haven for comfort and luxury. Almost all the spacious rooms have spectacular views of the valley.
Leonardo Club Hotel Tiberias │
Grand Palace Amman │
The Leonardo Club Hotel Tiberias is the perfect starting point to discover the attractive city of Tiberias, the Golan Heights, or to enjoy a stroll along the beautiful beaches. The hotel provides 398 elegant rooms with private balcony and outstanding facilities.
The Grand Palace Amman is centrally located in the modern progressive district of Shumesani. The hotel offers 138 guest rooms fitted with air-conditioning, minibar, safe-box and wireless internet access with large bathrooms. The rooms are fitted with sound proof windows.
Daniel Dead Sea Hotel │ Daniel Dead Sea Hotel is a luxurious 5 star property conveniently located only 6.2 mi from the centre of Dead Sea. The hotel boasts 302 fully equipped bedrooms. Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel’s 3 dining establishments plus a café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service.
Grand Court Hotel Jerusalem │ The Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem offers 397 elegant rooms with high standard facilities, as well as free international phone calls with a prime location only 10-minutes from the Old City. 2 restaurants with Israeli and international styles spoil you with excellent dishes.
Leonardo Club Hotel Tiberias
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Included
Join us on a amazing once in a lifetime tour and “walk where Jesus walked” and beyond to the Valley of Moses in Jordan. Our 12 day fully escorted Holy Land tour offers exceptional amenities and outstanding services including free transfers on arrival and departure, deluxe first class superior hotels, daily buffet breakfast and dinner in Israel and daily buffet breakfast in Jordan, private government-licensed tour guides, dedicated private group driver, all entrance fees and attractions, and much more.
Transfers: Escorted group transfers included- meet & assistance on arrival and departure at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport. Small group experience guaranteed- 14-39 maximum passengers. 9 nights at your choice of 5 Star Deluxe or 4 Start First Class hotel accommodations. 1 night Tel Aviv 2 nights Sea of Galilee 1 night Dead Sea 3 nights Jerusalem 1 night Petra 1 night Amman Meals: Full buffet breakfast in Israel and Jordan included daily and dinners in Israel included daily. Porterage at airport and hotels. 9 fully escorted touring days with a government-certified English speaking professional tour guide that know the Bible and are experts in Christian sites and teachings. Dedicated and private driver during full group tour. Private air-conditioned modern motor coach. All entrance fees and attractions as per tour itinerary including Caesarea, Kibbutz Nof Ginosar & the Ancient Jesus Boat museum, Yardenit baptismal site, Beit She’an, Masada, Davidson Center, Garden Tomb, Petra, and many more amazing holy land sites. A special boat ride sailing on the Sea of Galilee. No added fees for credit card payment. Not included services in our tour rates: ∙ Tips to guide/driver and hotel/restaurant staff. ∙ Personal extras or meals not mentioned above. ∙ Lunches. ∙ Airfare not included contact us for best airfare prices from your departure city. Tips during your Holy Land tour: It’s important to consider your Tour Guides and Drivers work very hard to make your tour an experience of a lifetime, and most of their annual income comes from the generosity of those they are serving during the tours. It is recommended that tour guides are given at least $6.00 per touring day per person, and drivers are given at least $4.00 per touring day per person. Please consider also hotel staff during your stay, and other staff that will support you during your tour.
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Highlights
Join us on a spiritual journey to the Holy Land on a trip unlike any other. Here are just some of the amazing Holy Land sites you have been reading and hearing about all your life from the bible which you’ll get to see and experience on the Footsteps of Christ Tour to Israel & Jordan. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 12. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
Old Jaffa where cedars from Lebanon arrived to build Solomon’s Temple (2 Chronicles 2:16). Where Peter came from Lydda to raise Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-42), and where the apostle stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner. Caesarea (Acts 9:30 Acts 10:24-48) the center of early Christians, and today an impressive archeological site. Built by King Herod, this is where Paul made his defense before Festus before his final journey to Rome (Acts 25-26) Mount Carmel where Elijah issued his challenge of the False Prophets (1 Kings 18:16-24) Meggido (Joshua 12:21, 1 Kings 9:15, 2 Kings 23:29 & Revelation 16:16) the site of Armageddon (Revelation 16). Nazareth (Luke 1:26, Luke 4:16, Luke 4:29 & Matthew 2:23) the childhood home of Jesus. Mt. Precipice believed to be the site of the rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:29 Luke 4:30). Church of Annunciation the church and site that celebrates the news from Gabriel that Mary would give birth to Jesus (Luke 1). If time permits see Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first public miracle, turning water into wine at the wedding feast (John 2:1 John 2:11). Sea of Galilee where the Lord calmed the storm (Luke 8:22-25), and where the dramatic miracle walking on water (Mark 6:47-52) took place. Kibbutz Nof Ginosar and see the Ancient Jesus Boat the remains of a 2,000 year old boat that was used at the time of Jesus and his disciples. Banias by ancient Ceasarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13 Mark 8:27) where the Lord said “On this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18). St. Peter Fish Lunch a special complimentary St. Peter Fish lunch by the Sea of Galilee to remember when Jesus asked Peter to cast his net on the other side of the boat (John 21). Yardenit on the Jordan River where believers celebrate and some take the opportunity to submerge themselves in the same waters the Holy Spirit descended like a dove from heaven when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13-17). Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5, Matthew 6, Matthew 7, Matthew 8) where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, see the famous Church of the Beatitudes chapel. Tabgha the site of the Feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matthew 13, Mark 33, Mark 45, & John 21), see the Church of Multiplication. Capernaum (Matthew 4:13, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 17:24, Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46 John 4:54) the center of the Lords ministry, and where he preformed many miracles, and it’s in Capernaum where Peter’s mother-in-law lived and was healed (Luke 4:38-40). Beit She’an (Mark 5:20, Mark 7:31), view the impressive archeological site. It was here that after defeating Saul and his sons on Mount Gilboa, the Philistines hanged their bodies on the walls of Beth Shean (2 Samuel 21:12-14). The Dead Sea - where you’ll have an opportunity to swim and float on the Dead Sea the lowest place on earth. Masada the 1500 feet mountaintop fortress famous for being the last stronghold of the Jewish rebellion against the Romans. Ein Gedi, an oasis in Israel where David hid in a cave when running from Saul (1 Samuel 23). Qumran where a cache of ancient biblical texts the Dead Sea Scroll were discovered. Jerusalem the city chosen by God. Mount of Olives where the Lord ascended into heaven (acts 1). Dominus Flevit where “The Lord wept” as he beheld the holy city (Luke 19:41-44). Gethsemane (Mark 14:32, John 18:1 & Matthew 26:36) where you will see 2,000 year old Olive trees that date back to the time of Christ, and the place that Jesus prays (Luke 22:39). Western Wall- The holiest site in Judaism and one of the original walls that retained the Temple. St. Anne Church and the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus performed the famous miracle of healing of the paralytic (John 5). The Via Dolorosa where we’ll walk the Stations of the Cross including the Judgment Hall of Pilate (John 18:33), located at the Church of the Flagellation and Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross. Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Matthew 27, Matthew 33:57, Matthew 28:10) where you’ll find the last Station 14 of the cross, and where pilgrims celebrate and mark the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. Mt. Zion, visit the Upper room (Luke 22), Lord’s Supper, visit King David Tomb, and walk through the Jewish Quarter. Church of the Visitation which commemorates the visit made by Mary the mother of Jesus’, to Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:3956). Bethlehem where Joseph traveled there (Luke 2:1-7) with Mary whom was pregnant, and where Jesus was born (Matthew 2:1-5), and visit the Church of the Nativity. The Garden Tomb, to celebrate the resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15, Luke 24:6-7, Mark 16:5-7) with a time for prayer. Jerash city of the Decapolis, visit the ancient Roman city. Amman, the capital of Jordan. Wadi Musa, Local tradition says that the spring at Wadi Musa (Valley of Moses), just outside Petra, is the place where Moses struck the rock and brought forth water (Numbers 20:10-11). Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city (Isaiah 2:10). Madaba where its written in the scriptures that “the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab” (Deuteronomy 34:5). Mount Nebo from where Moses viewed the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34). Greek Orthodox Church of St. George visit the remains of a Byzantine church with a mosaic floor.
Extensions Make the most of your journey to the Holy Land with an optional tour extension to Eilat, the popular Israel resort town by the Red Sea to relax and enjoy the warm sun, or travel to Jordan to see the captial Amman and Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city (Isaiah 2:10). Eilat Tour - 3 Day General Tour to Eilat Tour Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights │ Land Package Rate: from $696
General Classic Tour to Eilat including all transportation, 3 Star hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, one light lunch in Bedouin experience, sightseeing as per program, and entrance fees as per itinerary, and optional tour to Petra.
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Christian Leaders & Organizers
If you are interested in organizing and leading others (15 or more guests) on a Holy Land group tour the land of the Bible, where Jesus walked is perhaps one of the most meaningful and rewarding experience in a lifetime. 1 Peter 5:2-4
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
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step by step guid for tips on how to organize a Holy Land travel tour group.
Step 1 Planning a trip to the Holy Land, deciding when to go Consider the following, and deciding on a itinerary. How far in advance should I begin planning a trip We suggest a minimum of six to nine months before a tour departure, however ideally if you are new to hosting travel tour groups, one year in advance provides time to prepare, promote and generate interest, as well as allow time for your community, church, and friends to prepare for the necessary vacation time and finances. The key is to plan far enough ahead so you can accomplish your goals and carry out and accomplish your plans with the departure deadline in mind. When is the best time to travel It’s up to you, you more then anyone knows your church, and community schedules, however many Christian groups prefer to schedule their trip at a time other then the busy holiday seasons. For example one of the most beautiful times to visit the holy land is right after Easter holiday. You also may want to consider the weather, from November to March Israel has cooler temperatures and some rain. June to August are very warm. Give us a call, we can help you decide on the best time for you and your group to travel. Decide on a itinerary Deciding on a itinerary is best when considering your vision of your group journey, what kind of experience do you want to provide? Do you only want to focus on Christianity and bible sites? Do you want to provide a Christian experience as well as a connection of the land, people, and history of Israel. Do you want to include other recreational activities? We can help you customize a special itinerary just for your group, or select our signature itinerary, perfectly designed and planned for Holy Land Christian group travel. Step 2 Get the word out! Promote your special Holy Land travel event There’s nothing more powerful then the recruitment of members by other members, a social-network of common interest. To accomplish this, the first essential step is to identify individuals or a team in your ministry that can drive the overall process. No special skills are required, however interpersonal skills and enthusiasm are a must. Often, the pastor or ministry leader will select people from his staff or congregation to help mobilize and coordinate the travel event. Set goals and enlist support Once you have set a team in place, set and establish goals for your travel tour date, as an example, “Our ministry will send a group of 20 church members in our fall trip.” To set realistic goals perhaps speak to other tour leader or organizers from your ministry or other ministries with experience in organizing travel tour groups to the holy land. Now that you have goals, enlist as much help and support from a enthusiastic member in your ministry who is passionate about the trip to the holy land. This support can be crucial in getting the word out about your trip. Promote and be creative In order to promote your travel tour trip to Israel, you will need effective marketing materials. We can provide to you an excellent Christian Leader tool kit, complete with sample letters, promotional flyers, power point presentations, videos, banners, which can all be used for your own ministry. Be creative, here are just some ways you can get the word out! Create adds in your weekly Sunday church bulletin with a clear call to action, “Travel with us to the land of the bible, contact John in our parish office.” Post colorful posters and flyers in your ministry, church, and Christian schools, again with clear call to action. Man a information table after Sunday services along with flyers, posters, and other marketing material. Use your parish email database to blast out emails about your upcoming travel tour group event. Encourage all to join your email lists. Attract members by letting your community know who has signed up for the trip. If you have a website, create a page dedicated to promoting the trip date, and encourage all to “Like” it and share it on social media. Step 3 Be consistent, and turn interested members into committed travelers Set a schedule of announcements about your travel tour date, besides from spreading the word, it is crucial to obtain names and contacts of individuals whom show even a slight interest in going. This list is a great tool to make future trips much easier. Create an easy way to sign up for your trip or call to action, gather sign up sheets with contact information including names, address, phone numbers, and e-mails. Provide an email address where all enquiries can be made, and with a follow up response provided immediately. Provide a reservation and call to action to us your partner, for example, “Sign up today, call Israel Tourism Consultants at 1-800-933-4421 or e-mail them and ask to join the United Methodist Church trip on October.” We’ll take care of all the reservation details, with one simple phone call or e-mail from your member. Step 4 Ask for commitment, retain participants We can work with you with setting up a group deposit amount and deadline, and we can execute this request when setting up a call to action into our call center. You can also collect this amount from your individual travelers, and we can work out the details on amount and deadlines. Retain travelers, means ensure that those people who registered follow up and actually travel. You can do this by communicating regularly, send out any new information on your trip, such as, insight about the trip new participants, provide travel trip details including itineraries, trip route, packing lists, and special customized activities if any for your group. Step 5 Enjoy and experience the land of the Bible Walk where Jesus walked, in the Holy Land! Keep our local representative and professional guide contact information with you at all times. Take a photos, make sure someone is capturing all the highlights, post pictures on a blog, and encourage members to post pictures in facebook and other social medias, create your own video, use a camcorder to capture memories from your trip and promotional material for future trips. Interview participants along the way asking them to comment on their experience.
Most important take time to reflect and pray and read from the Bible, to provide a spiritual group experience. Step 6 Talk about your journey to the Holy Land After your return from the Holy Land, you will be poised to organize regular trips, and you can make it a itegral part of your ministry. Build on your successful trips, by creating enthusiasam and excitement talking about your holy land experience to your ministry. Take time to thank your participants by writting letters to participating members, and the group team leaders. Write about your journey in your bulletins, newsletters, email broadcast and websites. Encourage your participants to share and “Like” their experiences, photos, and video on facebook and other social media. Set up a post trip meeting, to share the highlights of your trip, and set a date for a new trip to the Holy Land.
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Terms & Conditions
LAND TOUR DEPOSIT: Your reservation will be confirmed subject to availability at time of request and upon receipt of your non-refundable deposit in the amount of US $200.00 per person. The deposit will be applied to the land package only. AIRFARE: Airlines and Air Tickets Passengers are responsible for ensuring that Israel Tourism Consultants has the correct spelled names for air ticket reservations matching exact valid passport names. Due to newly introduced security measures, any name change including minor spelling corrections, may require airline reservations to be cancelled and rebooked incurring change fees imposed by the airline. Israel Tourism Consultants will not be held responsible for the denial of boarding by a carrier due to any name discrepancy, name corrections will be subject to an airline rebooking fee of up to $350.00 or more plus increase in airfare if applicable. Air reservations are subject to availability at the time of rebooking. All airline tickets issued in conjunction with a tour are subject to airline imposed penalties per individual carrier rules and regulations which will be applied. The recommended arrival time at the airport prior to departure of international flights is 3 hours. Customers who fail to check-in on time for scheduled flights may incur change fees or total loss of ticket/airfare paid. All airline tickets are subject to a variety of foreign and domestic government taxes which include security charges, airport facility charges, customs and immigration fees, inspection fees, fuel surcharges and more. The total of these taxes may vary and will be approximately anywhere between $50.00 and $400.00 per passenger and are collected by Israel Tourism Consultants included in airfare. Taxes and fees are subject to change. Airfare will be quoted separate from the land tour unless booking on-line and selecting Air + Tours option. Immediate payment for airfare may be required in order to issue tickets and guarantee airfare. Airfare is not guaranteed until payment has been processed. Most airline tickets are NON REFUNDABLE and have penalties for changes once tickets have been issued. Full legal names matching valid passport names are required. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from return travel date. Passport names and dates of birth are required to book the airline reservations. Airline tickets are issued with the schedule/itinerary valid at time of ticketing. It is recommended that passengers reconfirm their airline flights at least 48 hours prior to departure in the event of schedule changes. Israel Tourism Consultants is not liable for missed flights due to schedule changes once airline tickets have been issued. Airfares and Air-Inclusive Tour Prices cannot be guaranteed until flights are booked and payment has been received and processed. Airline baggage fees may apply and are not collected in advance. Please refer to the airline website for baggage policies and fees to be paid directly to the airline. Click on the “Baggage Info” link seen on the “Air + Tour” quotes in our booking engine. Form of Payment: We accept Check, Cashier Check, and major Credit Cards for deposit and final payment. Credit card must be owned by the traveller. Third party credit cards are not acceptable. FINAL PAYMENT: Final Payment is due 65 days prior to departure. GROUP DEPOSITS: Are subject to specific hotel and airline group contracts. Airfares quoted will be in accordance to airline policies and conditions in regards to payments, cancellation, name changes, ticketing and penalties. Fuel surcharges and airport taxes applicable at time of ticketing must be collected. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation notices received: From deposit receipt date to 65 days or more prior to departure: $200.00 cancellation fee per person. Between 64 days and 45 days: $400.00 cancellation fee per person. Between 44 days and 31 days: $500.00 cancellation fee per person. Between 30 days up until departure date and no shows: Cancellation fee of 100% of the tour land cost will apply. The $200.00 per person non-refundable handling fee can be credited to another tour if purchased within a year if cancelled due to political instability. Passenger must retain copy of invoice in order to claim credit. For Rome extension an additional $200.00 non-refundable cancellation fee per person applies. No refund for unused land services such as transfers, sightseeing, meals, hotel accommodations, entrance fees, or any other unused services that are included in the tour program. AIR LINES TICKET REFUND: Refunds if applicable for airline ticket cancellations will be processed as stipulated by the airline policy in question. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels will be confirmed based on the hotels advertised on a specific itinerary or with hotels of similar value/category. Any special requests such as type of bedding, room location, etc. are on a “request basis” only, and are confirmed only at the discretion of the hotels, unless you have specifically requested and paid for an upgraded room category that guarantees the specific request. Triple rooms consist of standard twin beds plus a sofa, folding bed or cot for third person. Hotel Check-in time is generally 3:00 PM and Checkout time 12:00 noon. TOUR TRANSPORTATION: In Israel the following type of vehicles will be provided based on No. of passengers in the group: 4-6 passengers: in 7 passenger minibus with Driver/Guide (1 Staff) 7-9 passengers: in 10 passenger minibus with Driver/Guide (1 Staff) 10-14 passengers in 17 passenger minibus with Driver/Guide (1 Staff) 15-16 passengers: in 19 passenger minibus with Driver and Guide (2 Staff) 17-24 passengers: in 32 passenger minibus with Driver and Guide (2 Staff) 25-50 passengers: in 53 passenger bus with Driver and Guide (2 Staff) TOUR ITINERARY: We reserve the right to modify and/or change the sequence of the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances, safety security and comfort of the passenger. Our signature tours, “Footsteps of Christ“ and “Footsteps of Christ & Jordan” and “Footsteps of Christ & Rome” and “Where it all Began” are guaranteed departure based on a minimum of 12 passengers, if under 12 passengers are booked on a specific date the itinerary may vary as follows: 4 nights in Jerusalem with full day tour to the Dead Sea, Masada and Qumran. This would be instead of the published itinerary which includes 1 night in the Dead Sea and 3 nights in Jerusalem. PRINTED RATES: Israel Tourism Consultants makes changes regularly on pricing and information, and the content on our brochure is not guaranteed to be complete or correct due to human errors. In no circumstance shall Israel Tourism Consultants be liable for any direct or indirect, punitive, incidental or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with the use and or services of our brochure. Rates published are subject to change without notice. LUGGAGE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY: LUGGAGE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY It is the passenger’s responsibility to check the specific airline policy of liability for loss, damage or delay of checked baggage as well as the maximum allowance of weight per bag and number of checked or carry-on bags permitted at no cost and additional charges imposed by the airlines including excess baggage. Luggage and personal property loss or damages must be reported to the airline or ground transportation company at the destination. Israel Tourism Consultants does not accept liability for loss or damage of luggage or personal property. TRAVEL INSURANCE: Israel Tourism Consultants recommends the purchase of travel insurance offered by Travelex Insurance and/or NTA, available for booking on our website or by calling us at: 800-9334421. Travel insurance is optional and is not included in the tour price. Most cancelation penalties may be avoided by obtaining Travelex or NTA Insurance “Worry Free Travel Protection Plan“ in addition to the basic travel insurance coverage. You may also opt to book travel insurance on your own through any other source if preferred. REFUNDS: Any claim for refund must be submitted in writing within 30 days of completion of trip. Requests for refunds will not be accepted by phone. Valid refund requests will be processed within 30 days of receipt of claim. PASSPORTS AND DOCUMENTS: Tour travel documents, including E-Ticket confirmations for flights and tour confirmation will be sent approximately two to three weeks prior to departure date provided full payments has been received . Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of scheduled return travel. For visa requirements please contact the relevant Consulate for updated requirements. For Israel you can visit the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for information. Passengers are responsible to ensure that Israel Tourism Consultants has the correct spelled names, address, email, telephone and fax information. Passenger name printed on our confirmation and airline tickets must match full legal names included on valid passports. Israel Tourism Consultants is not responsible if passengers are denied boarding or entry to a country for failure to provide proper travel documents. All travel reservation documents are issued electronically by e-mail. If you wish to receive travel documents by mail a cost of $20.00 per booking will be added. RESPONSIBILITY: Israel Tourism Consultants, a Vacations For Less, Inc. company, located in Los Angeles, CA and/or its associated companies, agents, and representatives act only as independent contractors for the owners and operators of transportation, accommodations, services, airline and facilities contracted for you and, therefore, are not to be held responsible for any losses, damages, negligence, body or emotional injury you may suffer in connection with your transportation, accommodations or any other arrangements made in conjunction with these tours. GRATUITIES: Our packages do not include tipping for tour guide, bus drivers, porters and hotel staff. Suggested Tipping: · Tour Guide: $6.00 per person per touring day · Driver: $4.00 per person per touring day · Wait staff: $1.50 per person (dinner only) · Chamber maid: $1.00 per person per day LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By accepting your tour reservation confirmation and making a deposit payment on the reservation you acknowledge that in all events Israel Tourism Consultants, a Vacations For Less, Inc. company shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages and that the sole extent of liability by Israel Tourism Consultants shall never exceed the amount actually paid by you and received by Israel Tourism Consultants to cover the cost of your tour. ARBITRATION/LEGAL: Any dispute arising out of or relating to tours and travel shall be submitted to non-binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. California law pertaining to agreements to arbitrate shall apply and arbitration shall be conducted under the terms of California Code of Civil Procedure. The non-binding arbitration shall take place in the County of Los Angeles, in the City of Los Angeles, State of California each party shall pay for its own cost, arbitration fees and attorney fees. By authorizing deposit/payment, you acknowledge you have received, reviewed, understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions of your reservation.
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